Flew both last week. The Airbus felt bigger. Here’s why.
Width
A320 cabin is wider. Seven inches or so. In a middle seat that’s the difference between tolerable and awful.
Eighteen inch seats versus seventeen. Math checks out. My elbows noticed.
Bins
New A320s have those pivot bins. Bag goes in wheels-first. Done. Older 737s? Good luck fitting anything.
MAX bins are better. Still not as big. Gate check roulette continues.
Windows
737 windows sit lower. Fine if you’re short. I’m not. Spent half the flight staring at wall.
Airbus puts them higher. Actually see outside. Novel concept.
Sound
That weird noise on Airbus approach? PTU. Hydraulic thing. Sounds like a barking dog. Freaks people out first time.
737 is quieter during cruise. Maybe. Depends on engine. Depends on seat.
Verdict
I pick A320 when I can. Wider cabin. Better windows. Less elbow warfare with neighbors.
But honestly? Schedule matters more. Price matters more. Don’t miss a convenient flight just for an extra inch of seat width. That’s crazy.
